Troubleshooting Tips - GE DBVH512 Owner's Manual

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PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer shakes or Some shaldng/noise is normal. * Mo_e dr_er to an even floor space, or a(!iust lmeling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting maevenly as necessary until even.
Clothes take too long huproper or obstructed ducthag * Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the
to dry dryer venting is correct.
• Make sure ducfing is clean, fl'ee ot kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall dauq)er operates easily,
hnproper sorting • Separate heavy items fl'om lightweight items (generally,
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics
• I_Ige,
heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
(like beach towels) longer to (liT: Separate lmge, heavv lid)tics into smaller
loads to speed (hTing dine.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drvin ,
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filmr befi)re e\'ei'v load.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replace fllses or reset circuit breakei_. Since nlost
breaker (hTei_ use 2 filses/breakeI_, make sure both are
operating.
OverloadJng/combh_hag loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a [iII/e.
UnderloadJng • If xou are (hying onl} one or two items, add a tew items
to ensure i)roper tumbling.
The ORgdryness level Load consists of a mixture • X._q_encombining
heavy and light tid)rics in a load,
was chosen but load is of heavy mad light fabrics choose MORE DRY.
still damp
Exhaust system is blocked • ]nsl)ect and clean exhaust s_:stem.
Controlpads not Controls accidentally put in • Press STOP.
responding
service mode
Controls accidentally put in • Hold the LOCKbutton tot 3 seconds to unlock the (lrveL
lock mode
Controls performed an
• Reset the in-house
breaker.
incorrect operation
Dryer doesn't start Control pmael is "asleep" • This is nolmal. Press POWERto acti\ate the control panel.
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is i)ushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the building's filse/drcuit breaker box and
is tripped replace fllse or reset breakei: NOTE:Electric (lrvei_
use _wo fl]ses or bi'eakei_.
Dryer was accidentally paused • If the light oi5 the DEDIY START pad is flashing, the
when smrthag Delay Start dryer is paused.
Press START to restart the countdown.
Nonumbers displayed
during cycle, onlylights
Dryer is continuously
monitoring the muomat of
moisture ha the clothes
• This is nomml. X,\]_en the dryer senses a low level of
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the diy time
remaining.
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